I stamped the
sentiment on light cream cardstock with Bahama Blue Memento Ink.This was cut out with a Spellbinder’s circle
die and stamped with the circle from the Journal Mixed Media set. This was layered on a blue piece cut with
Spellbinders’ Heart Circle and sponged with ink.I used the Distressed Embossing Powder
technique
again to add Sparkle EP around the edges.

I wanted to
give the cup a realistic look so I started with the cup holder.I stamped this part of the image with Rich Cocoa Memento ink on Kraft cardstock.I used a pencil to add some flaps that could
wrap around the cup and cut this out.I
used this as a template for a second piece to use for the back side of the cup
holder and then stamped the image over the top of it to give it some of the
lines.I cut this out and then scored
down the lines on both pieces.I folded
them on each scored line to give some dimension and used the reverse side of
the back piece.After sponging them with
Walnut Stain Distress Ink, they were taped together and this was added to the
card front.

For the actual
cup, I stamped it on some printer paper and cut it out to use as a
template.I created a piece that folded
open at the top for the lid and also at the bottom to create a pocket.

Next I stamped the cup on designer paper for
the cup and again on white for the lid.I fussy cut these and sponged the cup piece with Broken China and Walnut
Stain Distress Ink.I adhered this to
the pocket front.

For the lid, I
sponged the entire piece with Antique Linen Distress Ink and covered it with Brushable Glue.When it dried it had a shiny look like a
plastic lid.I edged it with Walnut
Stain Distress Ink and layered it on the top flap.The cup slips into the holder on the card
front.

The point of
the lid flap and pocket is to be able to insert a special surprise – like money
for a cup of coffee!I thought this
would also be great for a gift card but the actual image is a bit too small for
this.However, it is available as a digital stamp that could be sized large
enough for whatever surprise you want to give.

What a really cool idea for a gift holder inside the coffee cup!! So clever and fun!! Pretty card! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Addicted to Stamps & More! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-DT member

This is brilliant!! I love the message and the music notes, and so clever to make the cup like that! Totally fabulous! Thanks for sharing with us at Party Time Tuesdays!Sarawww.PolkaDotRosie.blogspot.com

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